Yoshihiro Togashi’s Yu Yu Hakusho has grown to establish itself as an evergreen anime series. Despite the Shonen series having avoided mainstream popularity, it has featured a memorable storyline with the most visually pleasing art style, that has left a lasting impression on its viewers.

Yusuke. Credits: Studio Pierrot

As a result, the age-old series is still able to influence modern anime fans, who typically avoid watching classic series like Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball, Cowboy Bebop, and so many more. Togashi-Sensei’s magnum opus rode on the wave of success and received a live-action adaptation of the manga.

However, unlike the One Piece live adaptation, the mangaka was all in compromise with the quality of the live action. Typically, the authors are not comfortable with factors affecting their work, but this Togashi-Sensei we’re talking about, who was ready to let a video game affect it.

Yoshihiro Togashi Was...